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Running an animal rescue is, as you could expect, very expensive and keeping Wellcat going is a huge financial struggle. Food, heating, and lighting can cost up to £1,500 a month and that’s not including the numerous vet bills they incur.

Every cat who comes into their care is neutered, if they aren’t already, as well as given any treatments they need, such as for fleas, worms, vaccinations, and any medications.

Wellcat relies solely on the donations, fundraising, bequests, and volunteers, and Pauline and her team of helpers and volunteers fundraise as much as they can during the year, with table top sales and other fundraisers.

Pauline said:“We always need food, as you can imagine we go through it very quickly.

“We’ll accept all types of food — if one cat won’t eat it, you can guarantee others will.”

Pauline is now preparing to retire as president, but will still be involved in the charity as it’s been such a big part of her life for so long.

”I’ll never fully retire because it’s such an important thing for me,” she added.“I’ll help out with the fundraising and anything else that’s needed.”